Gardiner Railroad Station facts for kids
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Gardiner Railroad Station
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1911 postcard view
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 Location in Maine
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| Location | 31 Maine Avenue, Gardiner, Maine |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1911 |
| Architect | Burnham, George |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 82000423 |
| Added to NRHP | October 29, 1982 |
The Gardiner Railroad Station is a cool old building in Gardiner, Maine. It used to be a busy train station! Built in 1911 by the Maine Central Railroad, trains stopped here until the 1950s. After that, it became home to different businesses. This special building has a unique style called Romanesque architecture. Because it's so important, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1982.
What is the Gardiner Railroad Station?
The old Gardiner Railroad Station is located in downtown Gardiner. It sits between Maine Street and the Kennebec River. It's also just north of where the Cobbosseecontee Stream flows into the river.
Building Features
This building is made of stone and brick. It has a strong granite basement. The station is shaped a bit like the letter "H." It has parts that stick out on each end. The roof is complex with several slopes. It also has wide edges and exposed wooden beams. The middle part of the roof has windows that stick out. These are called gabled dormers. The corners of the building and the window frames are made of smooth granite. The basement level uses rougher granite. This stone changes to smooth granite up to the bottom of the first-floor windows.
Station History
The station was built in 1911. It was designed by an architect named George Burnham from Portland. This new station replaced Gardiner's first train station. The first station was built nearby in 1852. That's when train service first came to the city. The Gardiner Railroad Station is one of the most beautiful and important old train stations still standing in Maine.
